Green Light for Kmart and Sears

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New York City New York City , The blockbuster merger of Kmart and Sears cleared the waiting period established by the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust law. The waiting period ended yesterday, moving the retailers forward in their merger plans. The chains say they will close their merger in early March, if all goes according to plan. The deal still needs shareholder approval and other regulatory approvals.